The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release admit cards for Class 10 and 12 board exams, scheduled to begin on February 17, 2026. Around 45 lakh students are expected to appear for these exams. Students can expect their hall tickets to be available online between February 3 and February 8, 2026. The official website for updates is cbse.gov.in.
For regular students, the admit card will not be available for direct download. Instead, students will collect their admit cards from their respective schools. The board has already announced the hall ticket details for private students.
Starting in 2026, Class 10 exams will be conducted in two phases, following the National Education Policy 2020. Phase 1 of the Class 10 exams starts on February 17, 2026. An optional Phase 2 is planned from May to June 2026.
The CBSE admit card is a mandatory document. Students must carry it to the exam centre to be allowed entry. It is important for students to check all details on the admit card, including their photograph. Any mistakes should be reported to the school principal immediately for correction before the exams.
CBSE 2026 Exam Dates
The CBSE has released the exam schedule for Class 10 and 12. Here are the key dates:
| Exam | Start Date | End Date | Timing |
| Class 10 Phase 1 | February 17, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | 10:20 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Class 10 Phase 2 (Optional) | May 15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | 10:20 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Class 12 | February 17, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | 10:20 AM to 1:30 PM |
How to Download Admit Card (When Released)
Once the admit cards are released, students can follow these steps:
- Visit the official CBSE website: cbse.gov.in.
- Look for the link to download the Class 10 or Class 12 admit card.
- Click on the link.
- Enter the required details, such as school code, student name, and date of birth.
- Download and print the admit card.
The download links for Class 10 and Class 12 admit cards will be updated on the website once they are released.
Students are also advised to check for the new 'APAAR ID', which is now a mandatory requirement for the CBSE 2026 hall ticket.
